Jackson Chourio Promoted To Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Jackson Chourio has been promoted from Double-A Biloxi to Triple-A Nashville on Monday after he finished the season for Biloxi by hitting .280/.336/.467 with an .803 OPS, 22 home runs, 23 doubles, three triples, 89 RBI, 43 stolen bases and 84 runs scored in 122 games. He is only 19 years […]

Zay Jones Puts Up Goose Egg Against Chiefs

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones was targeted six times but failed to catch a pass in the loss vs. Kansas City on Sunday. The 28-year-old left the game in the first half but returned and played over 60% of snaps. Jones was coming off of a five-catch, 55 yards, and a touchdown performance to […]

Josh Jung Being Activated And Starting On Monday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (thumb) is being activated from the injured list and will start and bat fifth in the lineup for the Rangers against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Kutter Crawford on Monday, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Jung will provide a big boost to the Rangers already potent lineup, […]

Saquon Barkley Expected To Miss Three Weeks

An MRI exam showed that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) suffered an "ordinary" ankle sprain in the Week 2 comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday that is expected to sideline him three weeks, according to a source. Fantasy managers won't have Barkley to kick off Week 3 action against the […]

Matt McLain Could Return Next Tuesday

If all goes well, Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) could return from the 10-day injured list as early as next Tuesday, according to manager David Bell. McLain is expected to start taking batting practice on Monday, and if he doesn't suffer any setbacks during baseball activities this week, he could rejoin the Reds […]

Sandy Alcantara Throws Another Bullpen, Hopeful To Return

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara (forearm) threw 20 pitches in his second bullpen session on Monday and mixed in all of his pitches. When asked if he could return this season, Alcantara said, "Hopefully." The 28-year-old is hoping to make a start or two to close out the 2023 regular season, but he still has […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back In Lineup Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) has returned to right field and will hit leadoff on Monday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. Acuna, the front-runner for National League MVP, missed the last two games as a precaution due to calf tightness. The 25-year-old superstar will be back in action to […]

Rams D/ST Struggles In Loss To 49ers

The Los Angeles Rams' defensive unit had an extremely tough matchup against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. Any defense facing Kyle Shanahan and one of the most talented offenses in all football will struggle. The Rams' defense had just one sack and forced no turnovers while allowing 30 points and 365 total yards in Sunday's […]

Brett Maher Perfect In Week 2 Loss

Los Angeles Rams kicker Brett Maher did not miss in the team's 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The former Cowboys kicker went 3-for-3 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra point tries. As a result of this Rams' offense being as high-paced as it is, Maher has attempted eight field goals through the first two […]

Best Games of College Football Week 3: Florida State & Colorado Survive, Florida Tops Tennessee, more

In a week in which not much was expected, there were still some good games around college football on Saturday. We still had the usual blowouts with Penn State and LSU, but there were some great early slate games in Florida State vs. Boston College and Missouri upsetting Kansas State. Let’s look at a few […]

Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 2 - Monday Musings

After an rather underwhelming Week 1 in which scoring was noticeably down, things did improve a bit in Week 2, as some fantasy managers had their studs wake up, while others realized they could be in for a long season. It's natural to have instant reactions to the football we just watched on Sunday, so […]

Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tyjae Spears remains available in 83% of all leagues, although that percentage will diminish in the upcoming weeks. He is embedded directly below Derrick Henry on the Titans’ depth chart. He also possesses the talent to remain unchallenged in his role as the […]

Van Jefferson Quiet Again In Week 2

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson was the odd man out once again during the team's 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The fourth-year receiver hauled in one of his four targets for just nine yards. It was assumed that Jefferson would be the Rams' primary receiving target with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) on injured reserve. However, […]

Mike Trout Will Start Swinging Soon

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is traveling with the team on their current road trip and will starting swinging a bat soon. The 11-time All-Star didn't have any setbacks while taking dry swings earlier this month, so he's now ready to take the next step with an eye on returning to close out […]

Marcus Williams Won't Go On Injured Reserve

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marcus Williams (pectoral) will not require surgery for his pectoral injury and will not go on Injured Reserve, according to head coach John Harbaugh. This is a good sign for the 27-year-old, who was placed on Injured Reserve in October of last season and did not return until early December. Baltimore's […]

Tyler Higbee Quiet In Week 2 Loss

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee disappointed in the team's 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Higbee caught just three of his seven targets for 12 yards. While this was an extremely difficult matchup for the 30-year-old tight end, he is well behind Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell in this offense. He has caught six passes for 61 yards […]

Hunter Renfroe Designated For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds designated outfielder Hunter Renfroe for assignment on Monday and activated outfielder Stuart Fairchild (illness) from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. The Reds claimed Renfroe off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels last month, but he went just 5-for-39 (.128) with a home run, four RBI and four runs scored […]

Max Fried Could Return To Rotation This Weekend

The Atlanta Braves don't expect left-hander Max Fried (finger) to make his next start until the team's four-game series against the Washington Nationals this weekend after he developed a hot spot on his finger in his latest start last Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves have already clinched the National League East title, so […]

Tutu Atwell Productive For Second Straight Week

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell was the second-leading receiver for the team in their 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Atwell caught seven of his nine targets for 77 yards and took one carry for five yards. The 23-year-old receiver has solidified himself as the team's No. 2 receiver with Cooper Kupp out, as he's scored […]

Taylor Walls Back From Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated infielder Taylor Walls from the paternity list on Monday and optioned infield prospect Tristan Gray to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The Rays also recalled left-hander Jalen Beeks from Durham and optioned right-hander Chris Devenski to Durham in a corresponding move. Walls will continue to provide the Rays with […]

Matthew Stafford Intercepted Twice In Loss

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford made some costly mistakes in the team's 30-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Facing a tough defense, Stafford went 34-of-55 for 307 pass yards, one touchdown, and four carries that accounted for 17 yards. While the team fought against one of the league's top defenses and teams, Stafford threw two […]

Connor Phillips Called Up To Start Monday

The Cincinnati Reds recalled rookie right-hander Connor Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, and he will make the start against the Minnesota Twins. The Reds also optioned right-hander Carson Spiers to Louisville and moved right-hander Graham Ashcraft (toe) to the 60-day injured list in corresponding moves. The team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will […]

Kyren Williams Scores Twice In Week 2 Start

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams was highly productive in the team's 30-23 loss to the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. With Cam Akers surprisingly being a healthy scratch, the second-year back took on the full workload and did not disappoint. The Notre Dame product carried the ball 14 times for 52 yards and a rushing […]

David Montgomery Deemed Day-To-Day

Updating from a previous report, Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (thigh) is being considered day-to-day after suffering a thigh bruise in the Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. An earlier report said he could miss a few weeks, so hopefully he's truly day-to-day and won't miss much more than a game. The 26-year-old […]

Reds Place Harrison Bader On 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Harrison Bader (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a right-groin strain. The team also reinstated left-hander Alex Young (illness) from the COVID-19 list and optioned right-hander Carson Spiers to Triple-A Louisville. Bader injured himself on Sunday against the New York Mets and will most likely miss the […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Brian Robinson Jr., Josh Reynolds, Jayden Reed, and more

Week 2 of the NFL season is in the book and it was certainly an upgrade over the lackluster Week 1. With plenty of exciting moments, including overtime victories, a Hail Mary touchdown, and surprising rookie performances, you can safely say that this was an exciting week of football. Within this exciting slate of games, […]

Puka Nacua Draws An Absurd 20 Targets In Loss

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (oblique) dominated once again in the team's Week 2 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Despite being listed on the injury report and entering this game as questionable, Nacua looked more than healthy and broke records. The 5th-round rookie caught 15 of his 20 targets for 147 yards, giving Nacua […]

49ers Plan To Involve Elijah Mitchell More

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team has to do a better job with its running back rotation and giving Christian McCaffrey 100% of the running back touches (like in Week 2) is not the plan. McCaffrey rushed 20 times for 116 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 19 […]

Shane Bieber Strikes Out Seven In Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) appears to be nearing a return from the 60-day injured list after throwing 3 2/3 innings of hitless and scoreless baseball while walking three and striking out seven for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. Bieber threw 64 pitches in his second minor-league rehab start and could be activated from the […]

Amari Cooper To "Give It A Go" During Warmups

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (groin) is questionable for the Week 2 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. Recent reports have suggested Cooper is unlikely to play, but he is going to go through warmups and try to give it a go. However, Brad Stainbrook of ESPN reports the veteran wideout […]